Vinton v. Demetrion

We hold, reversing a judgment of the Hampden County Housing Court, that the plaintiffs have stated a claim calling for an answer.

*949After informal amendment, the plaintiffs’ complaint could be taken to allege: Upon becoming tenants in November, 1982, of a single-family dwelling in Feeding Hills owned by Shawn Ferguson, the plaintiffs deposited with Ferguson, as owner-lessor, the sum of $1,000 as a security deposit. In July, 1983, Ferguson was negotiating with the defendants for the sale of the house. The defendants refused to close the transaction until the house was clear of these tenants.…